Amid deteriorating socioeconomic conditions, Egyptians are gearing up for protests on Friday, 12 July, sparked by a viral video showcasing the fully lit New Administrative Capital during electricity blackouts across the country. The $US 60 billion project has faced criticism since its inception in 2015, with citizens now calling for action to address the ongoing crisis.
Security forces are on high alert, monitoring social media activities and deploying officers to key sites in Cairo and beyond. Despite attempts to suppress information about the protests, celebrities like Amr Waked are encouraging the public to demand their rights and challenge the regime’s oppressive tactics.
The economic struggles facing low-income households have further fueled the discontent, with the recent spike in bread prices adding to the burden. This wave of protests echoes the demands for freedom and social justice that drove Egyptians to overthrow Mubarak’s regime in 2011.
As the country braces for potential unrest, activists remain defiant, determined to fight for a better future despite the obstacles imposed by anti-protest laws. The spirit of resistance continues to simmer, ready to reignite the flames of revolution once more.